For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,569 students in 72120, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72120, AR are Sylvan Hills Middle School and Sylvan Hills Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72120 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72120, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72120, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Grades: 6-7
| 826 students
Rank: #22.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Bamboo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Grades: 8-9
| 743 students
72120, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10200 Bamboo Ln
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72120, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72120, AR include Sylvan Hills Middle School and Sylvan Hills Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72120?
2 public middle schools are located in 72120.
What is the racial composition of students in 72120?
72120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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